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Lesson Plan: Jaspreet Singh & The Minority Mindset


Grade Level: 9–12

Subject: Financial Literacy / EconomicsClass Length: 90 minutes (adaptable to 45 minutes)Lesson Title: Think Different About Money: Jaspreet Singh and the Minority Mindset


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🎯 Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Explain Jaspreet Singh’s “Minority Mindset” philosophy and how it applies to financial literacy.

  • Identify key principles: budgeting, paying yourself first, investing early, and avoiding debt traps.

  • Compare the “consumer mindset” vs. the “minority mindset” in financial decision-making.

  • Create a personal plan that applies at least one principle of the Minority Mindset to long-term financial independence.

  • Recognize how 24/7 access to financial content (YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, blogs) empowers students to make better decisions.

📜 Florida Sunshine State Standards Alignment

  • SS.912.FL.1.1 – Explain how personal financial decisions are influenced by incentives, institutions, and individual choice.

  • SS.912.FL.2.3 – Develop a spending and saving plan that includes financial goals.

  • SS.912.FL.3.2 – Explain how investing builds wealth and helps achieve financial goals.

  • SS.912.FL.4.1 – Evaluate the costs and benefits of spending, saving, and investing decisions.

  • SS.912.FL.4.2 – Evaluate how personal decisions impact financial independence and security.

  • SS.912.E.2.2 – Describe the roles of property rights, competition, and profit in a market economy.

🧑‍🏫 Lesson Outline

1. Hook (10 minutes)

On the board:“The biggest mistake people make is working to buy things that make them look rich instead of investing to become rich.” – Jaspreet Singh Ask:“What’s the difference between looking rich and being rich?”“What influences your spending habits today—social media, trends, or financial goals?”

2. Direct Instruction (20 minutes)

Teacher presents:

  • Who is Jaspreet Singh?Entrepreneur, lawyer, investor, and founder of Minority Mindset, a financial education brand that encourages people to "think different" about money.

  • The Minority Mindset Philosophy:

    • Don’t follow the crowd (consumer culture = spending, debt, instant gratification).

    • Pay yourself first — save and invest before you spend.

    • Budgeting is a tool for financial discipline.

    • Build income-generating assets.

  • New Reality for Students:

    • Financial literacy isn’t limited to textbooks. Students today can access Jaspreet Singh’s YouTube channel, financial TikToks, podcasts, and budget apps 24/7, 365 days a year.

    • Financial education is always at your fingertips — but so is financial misinformation.

  • Mindset Comparison:

    Consumer Mindset Minority Mindset Spends for status Invests for freedom Buys liabilities Buys assets Lives paycheck-to-paycheck Builds long-term wealth

3. Guided Practice (20 minutes)

Activity: Consumer vs. Minority Mindset Challenge

Scenario:You earn $1,500/month from your first job.

  • Consumer Choice: $600/month on phone + designer clothes, $0 investing

  • Minority Choice: $300/month savings + $200/month investing

Group Task:

  • Calculate the amount saved after 1 year

  • Calculate the investment growth after 10 years with 7% annual interest

  • Present which lifestyle builds more freedom and security

4. Independent Practice (20 minutes)

Writing Prompt:“What is one way I can adopt the Minority Mindset today?”Include:

  • A specific personal spending habit you can adjust

  • An example of how you could invest or save instead

  • One free financial education source you will use (YouTube, TikTok, blog, etc.)

5. Class Discussion & Wrap-Up (15 minutes)

  • Students share group results and personal reflections

  • Teacher emphasizes:

    “True wealth isn’t what you spend, it’s what you keep and grow.You now have the tools 24/7 to learn, act, and build your future.”

📊 Assessment

  • Formative: Participation in group scenario calculations and discussion

  • Summative: Reflection writing graded on:

    • Clear understanding of the Minority Mindset

    • Real-life application

    • Clarity and depth of thought

🛠 Materials Needed

  • Quote handouts (Jaspreet Singh)

  • Investment vs. spending comparison chart

  • Budget templates or calculators

  • Whiteboard or projector

✍️ Extension / Homework

  • Video Assignment:Watch a video from The Minority Mindset YouTube channel.Write a 1-paragraph summary of a key lesson and how it applies to your life.

  • Optional Class Debate:

    “Should teenagers invest early or pay off debt first?”Use examples from Jaspreet Singh’s content and personal stories.


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